Everyone calls his son his son, whether he has talents or has not talents.

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.

Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.

It was by music that the ancient kings gave elegant expression to their joy. By their armies and axes they gave the same to their anger.

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.

All the darkness in the world can't put out the light of one candle.

Do unto others as you wish others do unto you.